Americanisms that always confuse foreigners

Yanny or Laurel?! No Images? Click here       I’m particularly fascinated by the way we speak, from the words we say to the way we say them. (Anyone remember that super viral New York Times dialect quiz from a few years back? That was fun.) That’s why I loved hearing from HuffPost’s internationally based readers about what phrases Americans say that they just don’t understand. Some will have you laughing out loud, while others might make you really stop and think: buy why?! If you think of more, or you’d like to share foreign expressions you don’t get, email me at katea@huffpost.com.   Yep     The Great Internet Debate Of 2018   What do you hear: Yanny or Laurel? FYI It’s an age-old question: How do you plan a successful family vacation without pulling your hair out? HuffPost’s Taylor Pittman spoke with travel experts to get the low-down. The more you know. THE MORE YOU KNOW Get more cultured: 5 Netflix Shows To Watch If You Like ‘The Office’ 11 Numbers That Will Terrify You Into Saving For Retirement Right This Minute These Were The Most Popular Baby Names Of 2017    .     HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon. On May 25th 2018 we will be introducing a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe      . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe